🎉 Join Us for the 28th Annual Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival! 🇱🇧

St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church invites you to indulge in a delightful two-day celebration on April 17 & 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM! Admission is FREE! 🎟️

What Awaits You:

• 🍽️ Savor Homemade Lebanese Cuisine: Enjoy lunch, dinner, and dessert featuring a full menu of favorites including baked kibbee, grilled lemon chicken, and delicious desserts like baklawa and Lebanese ice cream.
• 💃 Cultural Performances: Experience captivating traditional Lebanese dance demonstrations performed by our talented youth and live music by the Amin Sultan Lebanese Band from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM on stage.
• 🏛️ Guided Church Tours: Explore our historic church with guided tours on the hour from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
• 🎶 Silent Auction: Bid on exciting items at our Silent Auction, closing Saturday, April 18, at 7:00 PM.
• 🏃‍♂️ Join the Cedar Run 5K and Fun Run: Taking place on April 17, with all proceeds benefiting Just Keep Smiling, a local charity.

Details:

• Location: St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church - 836 8th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205.
• Takeout & Delivery: Convenient takeout options are available, plus FREE delivery for orders over $150 on Friday.
• Parking: Available onsite, with a FREE shuttle service operating from UAB Express 1 Parking Lot.
• Payment: Only credit/debit cards accepted for food purchases.
• Supporting Local Charities: 25% of all festival proceeds will go to numerous charities, having contributed over $768,000 since 1998!

For more information, feel free to visit our festival web page at www.stelias.org or check our event page on Facebook. We can’t wait to celebrate our faith, food, and culture with you! 🎊